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Trainers of the Justice Academy, School of Advocates and Educational Complex of the Police enhanced their knowledge and skills on the new criminal legislation of Armenia

First three-day training of trainers (ToT) on “Selected issues of new Criminal Code of Armenia” was organised for trainers on 1-3 October and second three-day ToT on “Selected issues of new Criminal Procedure Code of Armenia” was organised for another group of trainers on 8-10 October in Aghveran, Armenia. These were the first ToTs held after the adoption of the new Criminal Code in May and new Criminal Procedure Code in June 2021.

At the first ToT, the participants learnt about the conceptual novelties of the new Criminal Code, its principles and retrospectivity, as well as circumstances excluding responsibility and subject of crime and its complicity. The ToT was continued with discussions on systems of punishments, sentencing, grounds for release from criminal liability and punishment, crimes against property and the person, as well as novelties regarding the crimes against military and public services.

During the second ToT, the participants learnt about the principles of the criminal proceedings, public and private participants in the proceedings, evidence and proving, compulsory measures such as arrest, detention, house arrest and administrative supervision, as well as initiation of the criminal proceedings. It was also devoted to the discussions on public criminal prosecution, undercover investigative actions, judicial safeguards of the pre-trial proceedings, judicial review, as well as certain types of court hearings and proceedings.

In addition, the trainers were equipped with tools and techniques essential for delivery of high-quality trainings on criminal justice and were guided to link the newly acquired knowledge with their practical experience and skills.

These activities were organised in cooperation with the Justice Academy within the framework of the Project “Supporting the criminal justice reform and harmonising the application of the European standards in Armenia" , funded by the European Union and Council of Europe and implemented by the Council of Europe in their Partnership for Good Governance II.

Armenia 8-10 October 2021
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Strasbourg, France Strasbourg, 1-2 July 2024
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Addressing hate speech and hate crime: regional gathering of the network of Equality Bodies from the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership Region

A two-day workshop on addressing hate speech and hate crime took place at the premises of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, involving Equality bodies from the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership regions.  The event supported by the EU and Council of Europe, gathered 50 representatives from both regions who discussed and exchanged on the best practices, measures and common challenges when addressing hate speech and hate crime. Through monitoring and reporting, policy advocacy, raising awareness and supporting victims equality bodies play a fundamental role in protecting human rights and ensuring that all individuals are treated equally.

In her opening remarks, Angela Longo, Head of Anti-discrimination Co-operation Unit, Council of Europe, underlined the significant progress in engaging with Equality Bodies through this network, regularly exchanging best practices and addressing the challenges of hatred and intolerance in societies. She highlighted that this new chapter of discussion delves into the grey area between hate speech and hate crime, addressing issues of incitement and biases,

Representatives from Equality Bodies had the opportunity to discuss and enhance their knowledge on the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers Recommendation to member States on combating hate crime, adopted on 7th May 2024, as well as gain a clearer understanding of EU standards in the field of hate crime. Moreover, participants engaged in exchanges with peers from the Spanish Observatory on Racism and Xenophobia (OBERAXE), who shared insights on addressing hate speech in the public discourse. The National Office Against Racial Discrimination (UNAR) in Italy provided practical examples for developing counter-narratives and raising awareness initiatives.

They also explored opportunities to advocate for legislative reform, foster multisectoral co-operation, enhance data collection, and overall improve national mechanisms to counter hate crimes.

This seminar was organised within the action “Promoting equality and combating racism and intolerance in the Western Balkans” and the project “Promoting equality and non-discrimination: towards more resilient and inclusive societies” – co-funded by the European Union and the Council of Europe, and implemented by the Council of Europe  under the joint Programmes “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye” and “Partnership for Good Governance”.

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